Metro profile · CBSA 19140
Healthcare wages in Dalton, GA
21 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
CRISIS PAY WATCH · FEMA
2 active disasters in Georgia· Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- HIGHWAY 82 FIRE
- PINELAND ROAD FIRE
Active disaster declarations often drive temporary surges in travel-nurse, RT, and crisis-response pay rates. Recruiters may offer sign-on bonuses or premium hourly rates for crisis assignments. WageBench base wages do not include these premiums.
See full active disaster overlay →Latest declared 2026-04-22
COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
45
Across 21 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Dalton
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
21 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $326,210 | $308,595 | 53 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $202,690 | $191,745 | 50 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $111,580 | $105,555 | 49 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $287,800 | $272,259 | 48 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $109,710 | $103,786 | 48 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $66,650 | $63,051 | 46 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $63,040 | $59,636 | 46 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $130,050 | $123,027 | 45 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $38,760 | $36,667 | 44 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $36,110 | $34,160 | 44 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $83,290 | $78,792 | 44 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $118,330 | $111,940 | 44 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $54,380 | $51,443 | 44 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $57,590 | $54,480 | 44 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $37,260 | $35,248 | 43 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $76,920 | $72,766 | 43 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $29,130 | $27,557 | 43 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $37,170 | $35,163 | 43 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $37,530 | $35,503 | 42 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $75,600 | $71,518 | 42 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $62,440 | $59,068 | 42 |
Pro tier
Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Dalton
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.